Painting
Watch this postHello - are there any leisure painters out there? In any medium - any skill level. It might be good to chat.
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Ruball
Since my visitors left a few weeks ago, I've not had the 'urge' to get the paints out again - until today, when I spent ages 'resurrecting' my watercolour tubes.
Unlike Ness I have no dedicated place to paint - and have to do it on the dining-room table. Which, of course, means that all has to be packed away on a daily basis, which isn't good!
By the sound of things you have a very busy life and have done a lot of painting too. I see you do not live very far from myself - I'm in Co. Armagh.
I really started experimenting by watching various videos on YouTube and picking up some info from them on different techniques.
Most of these are more easily picked up through watching the videos - rather than by trying to explain them. Search for 'poured acrylics' or 'fluid acrylics' as a start, and the rest will follow.
All best wishes - and good luck to the donkeys!
Anna
Hi Anna. Like you I paint on the dining room table, but it all stays out unless I have visitors as I eat in the kitchen. I will look up those things you mention. I have never thought to watch things on UTube. At the moment I am making Christmas cards, not to sell, just for friends and family. I got into Zentangling about a year ago and love that, but haven't had time to do it lately, the garden keeps me pretty busy in the summer months. Its about time I found some new techniques with painting, I tend to get bored with doing the same thing and now winter is coming I will have more time.
I never expected to find someone else in Ireland and Co Armagh isn't that far from Donegal. I am near the border with Strabane. Did you know there is a donkey sanctuary in Raphoe? I started there 4 years ago mucking out, but now we have a couple of men to do it so I man the new visitor centre on Sundays now.
Thanks for the UTube tips. Bye for now.
Ruball
It's strange only the other day, I found a site that tells about watercolour techniques and one of them is salt to use it to make ice crystals effect in the paint.
I am looking forward to chatting with other Art lovers also I am horse lover,
sadly had to rehome my boy due to my illness, but am fundraising for them when health allows.
Back to the art, Hope to learn lots on here and have fun also.
Me again. I have just found your reply to me under Anna's message. I fundraise for our local donkey sanctuary and man the visitor centre there on Sundays in the summer. I started out mucking out there, but now we have a couple of men to do it and I have "promotion"! I paint to sell pictures there and make crocheted donkey key rings, which sell like hot cakes, the children love them. You must miss your horse such a lot.
I haven't been painting recently but will get back to it next week as someone has asked me to paint a picture of a farmhouse. I have made Christmas cards though. I must get round to finding different techniques. There never seems to be enough hours in the day,
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So i drew my first cartoon of my life around me at that time and things i did on a regular basis. Ever since and what must be around 200 cartoons later i draw on everyday topics of the life around me.
Where do you live Hort and what landscapes do you paint? It takes a different perspective to do paint than to draw. AnneW61
anyhow here goes and here is my email address:
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Anne
I’m very new here and still learning to navigate the site. I found your topic but not sure how I got to it so if I don’t reply back you’ll know why, lol
I love to get lost in n painting or sketching, I still consider myself a beginner self taught via watching lots of youtube videos. I used canvas and practiced Several different creative techniques I found fascinating. Eventually found ways to blend. I’ve only used acrylic’s, which I agree dry fast. Surprisingly I’ve found I enjoy painting on large flat faced rocks. My favorites are ocean landscapes. I’m not sure how to post pictures, but when I do I will post a few of my favorites
Thanks for sharing
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Found myself with Artist's block since Covid so I am setting up to try Acrylic paint pouring for a change! Looks a very messy process Wish me luck!
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I have just started enjoying art so I am experimenting with different mediums and subjects.
I painted Van Gogh's Starry Night at a "Paint and Wine" event. A great way to get you going. It's a fun evening and no prior art experience is required! I love Van Gogh's brush stroke technique.
I joined our weekly local art club - a relaxed atmosphere to help people enjoy art. The members have a wide range of skills and are very helpful and friendly. Most months a demonstration is arranged where a guest artist is invited to give a demonstration.
I am also arranging an art painting holiday later this year.
Would love to hear more about what other artists are doing to inspire them.
I love to paint too . I’m not as prolific as you are though as I’m still working and don’t have the time that you have .
I’m working on a portrait in pastel pencil at the moment for a friend at work & also a watercolour of poppies for my own collection . It’s a great pastime & hobby that I’ve been doing for years .
Have you & can you show photos of you work on this site ?
glad you posted.
first of all where are you. ?
my elder sister who was very talented in painting but sadly has been diagnosed with dementia and has had to go into a home.
a mountain of her oils/canavases/ has been left with me.
maybe you could use ?
I would rather give to somone who genuinenly could use than get dumped in a charity shop.
look forward to more chat.
regards sarah
Could I just say that I'm so sorry that your sister has had to go into a home; so sad.
I don't know if Annal will reply to you, as it looks as if their post was posted back in 2015! I also enjoy art...I mainly do pet portraits...
I think it was very kind of you to offer your Sister's things to Annal ,
regards, LazyDayz x
Why not look up the gallery where you send your photographs then upload a photo of your painting......hope that helps.
Quite often i paint something then throw it away.if i feel it needs another attempt i will slow down and do it again...Biggest lesson i have learnt is "BUY QUALITY PAINTS". I have painting of bananas in the gallery. Cheers.patringto
Is there a way we can upload our artwork to share?